AD-41H subsitution for Tank baffle

[RyanM]

I've installed my rear baffle and I was ready to install the blind rivets, and I've only have 7 AD-41H, and I need about double for one tank.

So, I have some LP4-3's and some AD-41-ABS, and MSP-42 rivets, can I use those instead? I'm wondering if they will be more leak pron since they not closed on the end.

I could order some of the called out AD-41H, but I won't be able to install those until next Thursday since I'll be traveling.

Thanks!!

[Lionclaw]

I would definitely wait until you have the proper rivets. This isn't a place where you want to be wondering if it will leak.

Was your kit short some rivets?

[Mel]

You can use standard pulled rivets on the tank if you are not stingy with the proseal. The entire tanks on my bi-plane use standard pulled rivets. They are somewhat more prone to leak, but can be used if you are careful. Also when I cleaned out the slosh from my RV tanks, I used standard pulled rivets and have had no leaks. That was several years ago.